A couple of weeks ago Verizon stated that going forward they would discontinue offering the unlimited data plan to those upgrading their smartphones unless they agreed to pay the unsubsidized price for the phones (about $700). If I preorder the phone for $199 on Verizon, am I giving up my unlimited data plan?

I went through the online pre-order system and it allowed me keep my plan just as it was...

I have an old Family 500 plan - 2 extra lines - Unlimited Data plan on my line only and the old 250 text message plan for $5...

They allowed me to keep everything the same...

However, when they go to the shared data plans, later this summer, I may change... because, just like Talk Minutes, they let you share the total data GB... Then if they offer the "Buy 2GB get 4GB for $30", I will have to seriously consider changing... Then I can switch my other 2 lines to smartphones...

I pre-ordered mine at Target since I get the 5% discount (hey why not) with the Target Debit Card. I called Verizon to check about losing my plan, and they said since the system shows I pre-ordered before June 28th, I get grandfathered in regardless when I actually get the new Galaxy 3.